Hortus Technologies specializes in the field of connected devices.
An engineering team, strategic consulting, and a fully equipped test laboratory.
Our methodologies and strong industrial engineering culture enable us to anticipate and master the challenges of electronic and RF product development, from concept through to industrialization.
Hortus designs connected electronic products with certification and manufacturing in mind, while keeping the target IoT application at the core of the development process. We specialize in the design and development of wireless communication products.
Hortus Technologies leverages its extensive expertise and proven methodologies to bring your IoT project to life.
Here is an overview of our expertise, built over many years of experience in the development and industrialization of products, particularly in the Smart Metering and Smart City sectors.
Design of high-performance electronic hardware engineered for reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effective production.
System Architecture
Analog and Digital Electronic Design
Schematic Capture & Multilayer PCB Design
Component Selection and Integration
Performance, Cost, and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) Optimization
Development of embedded firmware tailored to your product requirements.
Proofs of Concept (PoCs)
Prototypes
Hardware Drivers
Communication Protocols
Power Consumption Optimization
Design and optimization of RF front-ends to meet performance, power consumption, and regulatory compliance requirements.
RF Requirements Definition & System Architecture
RF Front-End Design (LNAs, PAs, Filters, RF Switches, PLLs, etc.)
RF Schematic Capture & PCB Layout
Range, Power Consumption & Cost Optimization
Multi-Radio Coexistence & EMC Integration
Design of integrated antennas optimized for their intended operating environment.
Custom Antenna Design
3D Electromagnetic Simulation
Impedance Matching
Gain, Efficiency & Radiation Performance Optimization
Multi-Band & Multi-Frequency Coexistence
Mechanical Integration & Interference Mitigation (EMC, Power Supply, Digital Electronics)
Comprehensive product qualification to ensure compliance and minimize certification risks before official approval.
Hardware & Firmware Functional Validation
RF & Environmental Validation
Conducted and Radiated Measurements (TRP, TIS, Sensitivity, Occupied Bandwidth, Spurious Emissions, etc.)
Pre-Certification for RED, FCC, ANATEL, ARIB, SRRC, AS/NZS, and Other Regulatory Standards
Technical Liaison with Accredited Test Laboratories
HALT Testing & Application-Specific Validation
Development of low-power solutions that maximize battery life, reliability, and long-term operational performance.
Power Consumption Measurement & Analysis
Energy Profile Development
Power Supply Architecture Design
Battery & Supercapacitor Qualification
Battery Life & Operational Lifetime Validation
Aging Tests & Component Characterization
Development of products engineered for reliable long-term operation in the most demanding environments.
Primary Battery-Powered Operation
Ultra-Low Power Design
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
IP67 / IP68 Protection
Resistance to Mechanical and Environmental Stress
Service Life Exceeding 15 Years
Design of custom R&D and production test systems tailored to your validation and industrialization requirements.
Automated Functional Testing
Conducted and Radiated RF Measurements
Protocol and Power Validation
Automated Test Sequence Execution
Test Traceability & Results Management
Qualification of PCBAs, Subassemblies, and Finished Products
Preparing your products for reliable, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing.
Design for Manufacturing (DfM)
Design for Test (DfT)
EMS Selection, Qualification & Manufacturing Support
Manufacturing Process Validation
Production Cost Optimization
Production Launch Support
Continuous Quality Control
We provide comprehensive support for the testing, characterization, and validation of your RF electronic products, covering every stage of development through to production and quality control.
Our testing capabilities cover both finished products and subassemblies, taking into account the full operating temperature range as well as your product’s static and dynamic operating modes.
We focus on every critical aspect of product validation, including RF performance (radiated measurements, communication reliability, etc.), functional performance (application functionality, temperature reliability, embedded firmware, etc.), and power performance (power consumption profiles, impact on power solutions, battery life, etc.).
We tailor the duration and severity of our test campaigns to your product’s specific characteristics, intended use cases, and stage of development. Our goal is to provide comprehensive validation that ensures the quality and reliability of your product, both as a standalone device and in its final deployment configuration.
To carry out these test campaigns, we rely on a comprehensive range of measurement and characterization equipment, combined with proven methodologies developed through years of experience in demanding industries such as Smart Metering.
This enables us to perform unit testing throughout the development process, as well as comprehensive validation campaigns and ongoing quality monitoring throughout the product’s entire lifecycle.
At Hortus Technologies, we understand the importance of controlling development and manufacturing costs while meeting your production volume and quality requirements. We tailor our approach to your specific needs to ensure maximum efficiency at every stage of your project.
Hortus Technologies supports you throughout the industrialization process by designing custom test systems and software, with a continuous focus on cost optimization, manufacturing efficiency, and product quality.
Whether for prototype development, pilot production, or high-volume manufacturing, we integrate eco-design principles by promoting recyclability, optimizing resource efficiency, and maximizing product lifetime.
Our test systems are fully customizable and designed to match your production volumes and manufacturing requirements. We support you at every stage of your product lifecycle—from the initial concept to the prototype, from prototype to finished product, and from pilot production to full-scale manufacturing.
At every stage of product development, we assess Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to identify the most effective approach in terms of investment costs, production efficiency, and product quality.
We also place strong emphasis on product integration by identifying and mitigating potential risks early, including performance degradation, process repeatability, manufacturing robustness, and overall production costs.
We ensure that your manufacturing documentation is complete, comprehensive, and fully compliant with production and quality requirements.
At Hortus Technologies, we are committed to delivering efficient and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. We work closely with you to ensure seamless product industrialization, minimizing costs while achieving the highest standards of quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Contact us today to discover how we can help you optimize your development and manufacturing costs while ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance.
